Transforming Long-Term Growth through Operational Mastery: Achieving Lasting Change by Building on Initial Successes
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Overview
Achieving operational excellence isn't just about tweaking processes or boosting productivity - it's about cultivating a mindset that fosters continuous improvement and transformation. But, how do you turn this elusive goal into a tangible reality?
This webinar, sponsored by Performance Solutions by Milliken, sheds light on the tricky yet rewarding journey to operational greatness. Here's what you'll discover:
- Capitalize on your workforce's growth mindset as a catalyst for never-ending improvement.
- Ensure operational excellence goes beyond tweaks and tinkering, embracing rapid transformation to streamline efficiency.
- Coax swift wins by adopting a 'losses approach,' zeroing in on resource allocation and project establishment.
- Reap sustainable benefits and fuel cultural evolution by amplifying wins and bolstering a dynamic culture.Speakers
Phil McIntyre | Vice President, Managing Director | Performance Solutions by Milliken
With over three decades in business leadership, engineering, and supply chain, Phil McIntyre has guided countless organizations to new heights. By weaving together expertise in coaching, cost management, and change projects, Phil continues to revolutionize industries worldwide. Phil's degrees in Industrial Engineering and Business Administration from Clemson University and Wake Forest University respectively, combined with his experiences in global organizations, allow him to lend his unique insights to Performance Solutions by Milliken.
Darren O'Connor | Director of Business Development | Performance Solutions by Milliken
Darren's 20+ years at Milliken & Co. have cemented his reputation as a versatile and dedicated professional. Working with clients across the globe, he's made an impact in the automotive, textile, food, and paper/packaging industries through strategic and tactical leadership. Darren earned a Safety, Health & Environmental Management Degree from the University of Manchester, Industrial Engineering and Management Diplomas from the University of Central Lancashire, and is a NEBOSH Diploma-certified Health & Safety professional with a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
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To catalyze this growth, consider three essential strategies:
- Employee Engagement: Encourage your workers to be an active part of identifying and resolving inefficiencies by cultivating a curious, creative mindset within your team (4).
- CI Specialists: Continuous Improvement (CI) specialists are instrumental in leading organizational improvement (2). Offer your workforce the training and resources they need to carry out this vital role.
- Feedback Loops: Implement regular feedback mechanisms to ensure continuous learning and adaptation (Manufacturing Tomorrow).
To achieve operational excellence, it's also crucial to focus on rapid improvements, losses prevention, and fostering a sustainable culture (5). By emphasizing these elements, your organization can solidify success and remain adaptable to shifting business environments.
- In the manufacturing industry, achieving operational excellence in 2025 can be attainable by fostering a culture of continuous improvement among employees, encouraging active participation in identifying and resolving inefficiencies.
- Embracing rapid and transformative changes in the business, rather than just tweaking processes, can help ensure operational excellence goes beyond the ordinary and streamlines efficiency.
- Adopting a 'losses approach' by focusing on resource allocation and project establishment can help coax swift wins for your organization, providing sustainable benefits and fueling cultural evolution.
- To further solidify success and remain adaptable to shifting business environments, it's essential to implement regular feedback mechanisms and nurture a dynamic organizational culture that fosters change and learning.
